• Greener Pastner?: Two AAC coaches (UCF’s Donnie Jones and Tulane’s Ed Conroy) have already lost their jobs this week. Memphis coach Josh Pastner has been on the hot seat all season as the Tigers finished 8-10 and in seventh place in the league. However, Pastner has a $10.7 million buyout, so win or lose on Sunday, he could be safe.

• Special guests: For the second straight game, Ray Allen was at Saturday’s game, seated alongside former UConn teammate Boo Willingham. Rip Hamilton was also in attendance, and it’s believed that current Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier will be at Sunday’s game.

• Provisional brackets: So with the game ending around 5:15 p.m. or so (barring, you know, four overtimes or something) and the CBS Selection Sunday show starting at 5:30 p.m., how is the selection committee handling the different possible outcomes and their affects on the bracket? By preparing two different, clearly labeled brackets, depending on each outcome.